Caleb Williams was welcomed to Chicago by former USC men's basketball and current NBA All-Star.
Another star USC athlete is ready to make his mark his mark in Chicago, with the Chicago BearsNo. 1 overall. Williams already earned a special welcome from another former Trojan, veteran swingman DeMar DeRozan, who has been starring for the Chicago Bulls for the last three years.
"On behalf of Chicago and the Bulls, we want to welcome you, Caleb, to the family, to the city. You're gonna do big things and fight on," DeRozan said viaDeRozan played at USC back in 2008-2009, helping lead USC to a Pac-10 Tournament Championship and winning the Pac-10 Tournament MVP. He then went on to become the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors.
The Bears are hopeful Williams will have similar success as a pro. He was the top quarterback prospect in this year's draft thanks to his arm, ability to make plays off-schedule, and unique talent as a quarterback. Williams had a great career at USC over the last two years, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2022, the AP College Football Player of the Year, and the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 4,537 yards, 42 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He went for 3,333 yards, 30 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 2023, and will now try to bring this production to the NFL.
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